Air Fryer Curry Chicken Recipe

This Air Fryer Curry Chicken recipe is so easy to make and it is packed with flavor! The perfect weeknight meal, this chicken is cooked in the air fryer and then simmered in a homemade rich sweet and savory curry sauce. Serve it over rice or cauliflower rice for a complete meal.

INGREDIENTS

This easy chicken curry recipe only requires a few simple ingredients. Most of the ingredients you may also have on hand in your kitchens already. If not, then you just need a quick trip to your local grocery store to be ready to make this easy recipe. Gather these ingredients and get ready to enjoy a flavorful meal cooked right in your air fryer.

• olive oil or avocado oil
• yellow onion, chopped
• garlic cloves, minced
• curry powder
• ginger powder
• salt
• chicken breasts, diced into 1-inch cubes
• corn starch mixed with 2 teaspoons of water – thickens the sauce. Leave out for strict keto diet.
• heavy cream
• chopped cilantro for garnish
• For a spicier option, add 1/2-1 teaspoon of cayenne powder

HOW TO MAKE THIS AIR FRYER CURRY CHICKEN RECIPE

Making this air fryer curry chicken recipe is easy. Just follow the simple instructions below and you will have a tasty meal that your entire family will enjoy in no time at all.

STEP 1: MIX TOGETHER THE MARINADE

In a mixing bowl, add the chicken, onion, and garlic. Add the oil and spices and mix.

STEP 2: MARINADE THE CHICKEN

Marinade for 30 minutes.

STEP 3: PLACE THE CHICKEN IN A PAN

Place curry into a pan that fits your air fryer basket. Use a shallow pan to spread out the

chicken.

STEP 4: COOK THE CURRY CHICKEN

Set the air fryer to 400°F and cook for 15 minutes.

STEP 5: REMOVE THE CHICKEN AND ADD A CORNSTARCH SLURRY

Remove cooked chicken and juices to a mixing bowl. Add cream and corn-starch slurry. Mix.

STEP 6: CONTINUE AIR FRYING THE CHICKEN

Place back in the pan and air fryer basket. Cook at 400°F for 7 more minutes.

Air Fryer Curry Chicken Recipe

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Quick and easy air fryer curry chicken made with a rich sweet and savory curry sauce. This dish cooks in 25 minutes.

• Author: Julia
• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 20 minutes
• Total Time: 30 minutes
• Yield: 4 1x
• Category: Low Carb
• Cuisine: Asian

Ingredients

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• 2 Tbsp olive oil
• 1 cup yellow onion diced
• 1 1/2 Tablespoons garlic cloves minced
• 5 teaspoons of curry powder
• 1 teaspoon of ginger powder
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/2 lbs chicken breasts diced into 1-inch cubes
• 1 tsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tsp water
• 1/3 cup heavy cream
• chopped cilantro for garnish

Instructions

1. In a large mixing bowl, add the chicken, onion, and garlic. Add the oil and spices and mix together ensuring all the chicken is seasoned. Marinade for 30 minutes.
2. Place curry into a pan that fits in the air fryer basket.
3. Set the air fryer to 400°F and cook for 15 minutes.
4. Remove cooked chicken and juices to a heat proof mixing bowl. Add cream and cornstarch slurry. Mix.
5. Place back in the pan and place in the air fryer basket. Cook at 400°F for 7 additional minutes.
6. Remove from air fryer and serve topped with chopped cilantro.

Notes

• For a spicier option, add 1/2-1 teaspoon of cayenne powder.
• Use boneless and skinless chicken thighs if preferred.
• Make your own curry powder seasoning mix.
• Pair with jasmine, basmati rice, naan or cauliflower rice for a low carb dish.